Support Event

May 11th Trail Work - Pacific Ridge Trailhead Newport Beach

May 11, 2024

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT

Orange County Platoon

Event overview

Join the OC Platoon for a FUN day of hard work. We are partnering with OC Parks and Laguna Canyon Foundation to do some trail work. See the trails in a whole new way. No experience necessary. Whatever your skill level is, there is a job to do: clearing drains to get the water off of the trail, pruning vegetation back to keep users on the trail, moving dirt to rebuild eroded tread, and restoring impacted areas are just some of the tasks we will accomplish. We will be using tools such as loppers, picks, shovels, and McLeods to improve trails, protect the fragile habitat, and increase the sustainability. Expect to hike up to 4 miles while carrying tools. Gloves and tools provided. Please note: For safety reasons, we limit the number of participants for this event. If after you reserve your spot, you realize you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation with kpugh@missioncontinues.org so that the reservation will be available for another volunteer. Please note the following safety precautions and protocols: Pre-registration is required. Participants must be at least 16 years old and those younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A waiver, provided on arrival, must be signed by each participant at the start of the program. Participants must bring plenty of water, closed-toed hiking shoes, and sun protection. Location: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Lizard Trail, Bommer Ridge Trail West Entrance Please note: Wet or muddy trail conditions may lead to cancellation of this event.

Type

Support Event

What To Wear

TMC blues, Clothes that can get dirty, Closed-Toe Shoes

Accessibility

Uneven terrain

What to Bring

Plenty of water, sun protection

Who's Invited

Adults (18+)

Event Contact

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When and where

Date

May 11, 2024

Time

08:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PDT)

Location

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Pacific Ridge trailhead
Newport Beach, CA

Parking Information

Street Parking near Venue

Cul-de-sac at Pacific Ridge Trailhead at the end of Ridge Park Rd in Newport Beach

Who We Are

The Mission Continues is a national non-profit that empowers veterans to continue serving in our nation’s under-resourced communities, giving veterans the opportunity to keep serving even after the uniform comes off, right here at home. Our programs deploy veterans and volunteers to work alongside nonprofit partners and community leaders to improve educational resources, tackle food insecurity, foster neighborhood identity, and more.  

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Our service projects are for all veterans with a desire to continue their service and for all non-veterans that want to be part of a nationwide movement to transform communities. Please note, age and accessibility accommodations can be made at any project. There is room for everyone to make an impact. 

How to volunteer 

Click “Attend” to fill in simple volunteer information. You will get an email confirmation and updates about this event through your choice of email and text messages. 

What is a Service Platoon? 

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